IRFA Congratulates Mike Johnson on Selection to Remain U.S. House Speaker

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JOHNSTON, IA - Today the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) congratulated Louisiana Representative Mike Johnson on his selection to remain the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. IRFA Executive Director Monte Shaw made the following statement:

"During Speaker Johnson's recent trips to Iowa, he has spoken several times with IRFA members and staff. We are confident he understands the importance of renewable fuels production to a healthy rural economy. When talking of repealing Biden energy incentives, IRFA members certainly took note when Speaker Johnson stated: 'You've got to use a scalpel and not a sledgehammer, because there's a few provisions in there that have helped overall.'¹ IRFA members look forward to working with the Speaker to craft an American energy agenda that includes a robust role for homegrown biofuels."

¹ Mike Johnson open to keeping some green energy tax credits - E&E News by POLITICO

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association represents the state's liquid renewable fuels industry and works to foster its growth. Iowa is the nation's leader in renewable fuels production with 42 ethanol refineries capable of producing 4.7 billion gallons annually - including 34 million gallons of annual cellulosic ethanol production capacity - and 10 biodiesel facilities with the capacity to produce 416 million gallons annually. For more information, visit the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association website at: www.IowaRFA.org .

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